Sunday, August 10,2014 St. Hyacinth Church Campus 12 Noon Polka Mass Music and Dancing till 6 PM Music by Badinov (Randy Krajewski) Kielbasa Sandwiches, Sweet and Sour Cabbage, Hot Dogs, Chips, Homemade Pierogi, Kruschiki, and more! Beer, Wine Coolers, Pop and Water Raffle Tickets: Call Jim at 419-2142-5568 and purchase a ticket for a chance to win: First Place: $1,000 Second Place: $500 Third Place: $250 Fourth Place: $250 Fun for the whole family! Secure parking at St. Hyacinth Church Free Shuttle Shuttle parking at UT Scott Park Campus, Lot…
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2014 Kielbasa Klassic Golf Scramble
PACT and Stanley’s Market are once again teaming up for the annual Kielbasa Klassic Golf Scramble. This year, it will be held on Sunday, August 3rd, 2014 at the Giant Oak Golf Course on Lewis Avenue in Temperance Michigan. The starting time is 10:00 AM. The price for the scramble will be the same as in years past: $75 per man or $300 per team. This price includes golf, cart, food, beer and pop, team skins, door prizes, challenge holes and the famous “Kielbasa Klassic” t-shirt! This year, there are…
Read MoreKielbasa Cook Off Winners (2016)
The Fourth Annual Kielbasa Cook-Off hosted by The Polish-American Community of Toledo (PACT) raised an estimated $5,000 for PACT’s Capital Campaign to develop a Polish-American Community Center in the Toledo area. At the same time, PACT also announced the start of its on-line efforts — Indiegogo.com — to raise money for the project. Seven teams competed this year. Shawn Zaborski and his team of Polish Village Kielbasa, won the Kielbasa Cook-Off for the third year in a row. They earned the title “Kielbasa King” a trophy, and a check for…
Read MoreVisit Hamtramck with PACT*
May 30th trip to Hamtramck
This year PACT is organizing a trip to Hamtramck, Michigan; once a stronghold of Polish immigrants and Polish culture. Hamtramck was originally settled by German farmers, but Polish immigrants flooded into the area when the Dodge Brothers plant opened in 1914. Poles still make up a large proportion of the population. It is sometimes confused with Poletown, a traditional Polish neighborhood, which lies mostly in the city of Detroit and includes a small part of Hamtramck. As of the 2000 census, over 22% of Hamtramck’s population is of Polish origin; in 1970, it was 90%…
Read MorePolish Event in Toledo (through March, 2014)
Friday March 7th from 4-8pm Toledo’s very own traditional Polish folk song and dance ensemble “Echoes of Poland” will offer their popular Lenten Pierogi dinner: (4 pierogi–cheese, potato, sauerkraut or mixed, and a vegetable for $8 for an Adult (25 cents extra to go, call 419-531-8658). This will be at the PRCUA Polish Roman Catholic Union of America Hall at 5255 North Detroit . Saturday March 15th will be the third Saturday of the month, so it will be the next monthly meeting of our very friendly Toledo Polish Genealogical…
Read More2014 PACT/TPA Scholarship Awards
The Polish American Community of Toledo is happy to announce that along with the Toledo Poznan Alliance, we will be awarding four $1,000.00 scholarships to High School/College students based on academics, extra-curricular activities and an essay submitted about “What Having a Polish-American Heritage Means To Me”. To apply for one of these scholarships, download the scholarship application located on the right. It can be sent to PACT, P.O. Box 1033, Sylvania, OH 43560. The deadline for receiving applications is May 31, 2014. Anyone can apply for these scholarships, so if you…
Read MorePACT Proposed Events for 2014
Here is a list of events that PACT will offer for the 2014 year. More information about each event will be provided prior to the event. Pierogi Making Circle (March 29, 2014): Workshop for individuals interested in making pierogi from scratch, led by local talent. Trip to Hamtramck (May): A day trip to Hamtramck, Michigan to visit St. Florian Church, Polish Art Center, Polish bakery and grocery store and have lunch at one of Hamtramck’s Polish restaurants. Polish Night at Comerica Park (June 13): Watch the Detroit Tigers against Minnesota at…
Read MoreChristmas (Holiday) Parade in Toledo, Ohio
Thank you to those that came out to walk/ride with us in the parade. It was great to see all of the spectators who enjoyed our float too. Our Wigilia celebration will be held on December 22nd this year. Call Tim Paluszak to reserve your seat for this cherished Polish tradition.
Read MoreDecember 22, 2013 Wigilia Celebration
Wigilia Celebration 2013 (December) Celebrate a traditional meatless meal and the customs associated with the “Vigil” of Christmas: breaking Opletek, food, prayer and kolendy. This is a popular event that celebrates the Polish Christmas tradition of Wigilia. To learn more about Wigilia, click on it under “Polish traditions” on our web page. More details about this event will be available in the fall of 2013. Wesolych Swiat!
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